The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

An Ex-perfectionist

An Ex-perfectionist

Zara Iqbal, Opinion editor October 7, 2018

verything has to be perfect.”   These were often my words when I worked with others on group projects. In elementary and middle school, I was that kid — the stereotypical artistic kid designated...

Stan Twitter culture

Stan Twitter culture

Zara Iqbal and Claire Yang September 15, 2018

tan Twitter.” The word “stan” is defined by Oxford Dictionary as an “overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity.” “Stan Twitter” refers to the individuals on Twitter who create...

Ignorance is bliss

Ignorance is bliss

Zara Iqbal, Opinion editor May 20, 2018

“Do you have hair?” “Did your parents force you to wear it?” “How do you take a shower with that?” These questions scratch the surface of what people ask me as someone who wears a hijab....

WiSTEM invites MVHS alumna to share her experiences from the tech industry

WiSTEM invites MVHS alumna to share her experiences from the tech industry

Zara Iqbal April 12, 2018
Divya Sriram presents her journey as a woman in STEM to club members
Keep your guard up: different martial artists describe one specific move of their sport

Keep your guard up: different martial artists describe one specific move of their sport

Zara Iqbal April 11, 2018
Martial artists explain one move of their sport and its style
The last swim: seniors reflect on their final swim season

The last swim: seniors reflect on their final swim season

Zara Iqbal and Shuvi Jha April 10, 2018
Senior athletes express their feelings as the season comes to an end.
Weight through the ages: how people of different ages feel about weight

Weight through the ages: how people of different ages feel about weight

Zara Iqbal March 7, 2018
How different generations think weight affects their age group
Seniors president Rakhi Banerjee and vice president Kriti Lalwani promote WiSTEM on club information day. They answered questions incoming club members had and encouraged them to sign up.

Students joining WiSTEM share their interests about the club

Zara Iqbal February 8, 2018
Vice president of WiSTEM and students describe their perspectives surrounding the club’s purpose
A creative influence: individuals discuss the use of weed for artistic purposes

A creative influence: individuals discuss the use of weed for artistic purposes

Zara Iqbal February 2, 2018
Student and teacher express their views on weed as a creative enhancer

Smash Club’s first tournament of the year

Zara Iqbal February 1, 2018
Smash Club holds its first tournament of 2018 in the student union
Breaking under pressure: Students with eating disorders during the holidays

Breaking under pressure: Students with eating disorders during the holidays

Zara Iqbal December 12, 2017
Students with eating disorders discuss their experiences during the holidays
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